Rated for side impact are the Oldsmobile Aurora four-door, Honda Accord two-door with side air bags, Honda Civic two-door with side air bags, Honda Civic four-door with side air bags, Kia Sephia four-door, Chevrolet Tracker two-door utility, and the Pontiac Aztek four-door utility.

For both frontal and side impact, the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) reports crash test results in a range of one to five stars, with five stars showing the best crash protection for vehicles. Frontal tests should be compared only within the same weight class.